Blinken says Jordan talks agree on need for 'inclusive' Syrian government

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Arab, Western and Turkish diplomats agreed in talks in Jordan Saturday on the need for an "inclusive" government in Syria following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said. A UN envoy urged foreign powers to work to avoid a collapse of vital institutions in Syria. Read our liveblog to see how the day's events unfolded.

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